Fixed term Learning Support Assistant

Oakridge School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge School in High Wycombe is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across the school. You will work with individuals or groups and be part of a friendly, inclusive team, with a thorough induction and training provided to help you become effective in the role.

This position offers a welcoming environment for those considering a future in teaching, emphasizing wellbeing and workload balance and opportunities to develop within the school community.

Qualifications

• No prior school experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils throughout the school, working with individuals or groups.
• Work within a supportive year group team and participate in induction and training.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an amazing person who can become a Learning Support Assistant at the school and help us achieve our vision of enhancing the life chances of all Oakridge pupils. This role is perfect for someone who may be considering a future in teaching. It does not matter if you don’t have any school experience.

About the school:

Oakridge is a wonderful two-form entry school, just outside the centre of High Wycombe, which offers delightful pupils and friendly staff. This post is ideal for candidates who wish to develop their career within a caring and stimulating environment. We cater for children from 2 to 11 years old. The diversity at Oakridge makes it a really exciting place to work. The school has amazing, polite and respectful children who love being at school and learning. The staff all share the school’s vision of ‘Enhancing the life chances of all our children.’ We feel strongly about wellbeing and workload, which is why we have developed the attached, ‘Wellbeing and Workload Charter.’ The Leadership Team is forward thinking and won ‘Primary School Leadership Team of the Year,’ in the 2024 Buckinghamshire School Awards and we look forward to embracing someone into this team.

About the role

Our inclusive and multicultural school requires a motivated, friendly and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils throughout the school. You will be joining our passionate and committed team of learning Support Assistants at the school, supporting either individuals or groups of children with their learning. You will be working within a supportive year group team and will be given a thorough induction and relevant training to be effective in your role.

About the Candidate

We want someone who is passionate about developing the life chances of children and someone who is a positive, team player. You do not need any previous experience in school, but you do need to like children! We have supported many of our LSAs to become teachers, so if you are thinking of a career in teaching this may be the perfect first step for you.

Safeguarding Information

The school is committed to safeguarding and will therefore be conducting robust and necessary checks to ensure the safety of Oakridge children. This will include a social media check on applicants.

Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children therefore robust checks will be made to ensure the safety of Oakridge children. This will include a social media check on applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure. We reserve the right to interview before the closing deadline.